Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers betting tips: Preview, predictions & odds

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Sheffield United to win to nil (13/8)

Both teams head into Wednesday's clash in contrasting form.

Sheffield United have won three of their last five, whilst Blackburn are winless in four matches.

Rovers have also failed to score in all of their last four and have just lost their top scorer Ben Brereton Diaz to an injury.

Billy Sharp to score first (13/2)

Sharp has been in excellent form for Sheffield United this season scoring 12 goals.

The striker has also netted six goals in his last six league appearances.

He is once again set to lead the line for the Blades who are missing several attackers due to injury.

Match preview: Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers

Sheffield United are starting to make a strong push for the play off spots.

The Blades have now climbed into 7th place following a run of seven matches without a loss.

Their last five matches have also seen them collect a tidy 11 points.

Paul Heckingbottom's side are just two points behind Middlesbrough and with a game in hand.

Blackburn winless in four matches

Blackburn have now gone four matches without a win in a big dent to their promotion hopes.

Rovers were held to a 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest on the weekend.

Foprteunley, sides around them have also faltered and they remain third in the table.

However, they are now four points off second and have played two games more than Bournemouth.

Sheffield United team news

Heckingbottom will remain without the attacking trio of McGoldrick, O'Connell and Brewster on Wednesday.

All three players are struggling with injury however, Billy Sharp has done a great job filling in for them.

Blackburn Rovers team news

Blackburn have been dealt a huge injury blow with Ben Brereton Diaz suffering ligament damage.

The forward is now set for several weeks on the sidelines as he recovers.

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